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School Code: 4060705
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High
Northampton is a vibrant city in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, known for its thriving arts scene, historic downtown, and status as a college town anchored by Smith College. The city has a long progressive tradition and is recognized as one of the cultural hubs of the Connecticut River Valley. Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School serves students from throughout Hampshire County, offering career and technical education programs alongside traditional agriculture studies.
State Rankings
#323
Overall Rank
#226
SAT Total
#313
ELA MCAS
#288
Math MCAS
#302
AP Success
#43
Graduation
SAT Performance
Total Score▲ +107
1070
Reading/Writing▲ +66
558
Math▲ +41
512
Tests Taken
13
Score Composition
R/W: 558
Math: 512
MCAS Performance
Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts▼ -1820%(Rank #313)
Mathematics▼ -1322%(Rank #288)
Science▼ -724%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
485
Math
485
Science
482
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 16.0th · Math: 22.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 37.0 · Math: 48.0
ELA: 37.0 · Math: 48.0
AP Exam Results
Test Takers
28
Tests Taken
38
Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +4.3
26.3%
AP Success Rank: #302
Score Distribution
0.0%
Score 5
5.3%
Score 4
21.1%
Score 3
36.8%
Score 2
36.8%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 73.7%
Student Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
White: 81.6%
Asian: 0.7%
Hispanic/Latino: 13.6%
Black/African American: 1.5%
Multi-Race: 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Gender
42.1% Female
56.9% Male
1% Nonbinary
Student Populations
Population Percentages
High Needs55.9% (329)
Low Income33.3% (196)
English Learners2.5% (15)
First Language Not English5.1% (30)
Key Indicators
High Needs
55.9%
Low Income
33.3%
Graduation Rate
98.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate ▲ +3.2
State Ranking
#43
Cohort Size
128
Dropped Out: 0.8%
Attendance & Discipline
Attendance
Attendance Rate▲ +3.2
95%
Chronically Absent▼ -15.4
8.8%
Avg. Absences per Student8.9
Discipline
In-School Suspension5.3%
Out-of-School Suspension5.3%
Academic Indicators
Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
98.7%
Based on 150 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
48.6%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course
Historical Trends
Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score▲ +107
1070
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)▼ -18
20
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)▼ -13
22
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate▲ +3.2
98.4
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)▲ +4.3
26.3
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate▲ +3.2
95
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent▼ -15.4
8.8
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment▲ +8
30.7
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels
Post-Graduation Outcomes
30.7%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
4.3%
4-Year Private College
7.1%
4-Year Public College
0.7%
2-Year Private College
18.6%
2-Year Public College
2.9%
Other Post-Secondary
57.9%
Work
5.7%
Military
2.9%
Unknown
Based on 140 graduates
School Profile
Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)65
Student/Teacher Ratio9.0 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers67.7%
Teaching In-Field95.4%
Quick Facts
School Code: 4060705
Class Size Indicator: 9.0 to 1
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